How to Buy or Sell Your Home During COVID-19

Here are some tips to make buying or selling your home during the COVID-19 pandemic easier.

Send Your Crush a Creepy-Crawly Cockroach Valentine

Ah, cockroaches—some of the common pests that lurk around our homes and apartments and can even trig

How to Help Your Teen Through a Friendship Breakup

As our children become teenagers and their interests and hobbies change, so too do their friendships

5 Reasons We Love Astoria

Located in the Northwest region of Queens, Astoria is a family-friendly neighborhood home to many pa

The Museum of Ice Cream Is Opening Another Pop-Up in New York City with Target

This sweet collaboration between the Museum of Ice Cream and Target will include clothes for kids, p

How to Help Kids with Food Allergies

One in 13 kids has food allergies, which is equivalent to nearly two kids per class in the United St

Planning a Blowout Birthday Party for Your Child

Birthdays are occasions that kids will remember for the rest of their lives, and birthday parties ar

An Immersive Pop-Up Playground Inspired by Dreams Is Opening in Brooklyn

Dream Machine is a dream-like, surrealistic playground opening on April 5 in Williamsburg that aims

Say ‘Aloha’ to New York Botanical Garden’s Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii Exhibit

Get a taste of Hawaii life at the New York Botanical Garden this summer with a new exhibition called

What to Consider When Choosing a Guardian for Your Child

Take these steps to make sure your child is always cared for, now and in the future.

FAO Schwarz Reopens as a Pop-Up This Holiday Season

The iconic toy brand is selling an exclusive collection at a department store near you.

Here’s How Garden School Is Helping Families Get in Touch with Loved Ones Affected by the Recent Hurricanes and Earthquake

Garden School’s Amateur Radio Club teamed up with Amateur Radio Emergency Services to be able to sen

Celebrate Kids Music Day to Promote Music Education This October

Music schools, stores, and organizations across the country will celebrate the second annual Kids Mu

The Payoff of Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

Experts discuss how parents can establish skills from a young age to ensure kids will know how to ha

Should Kids Receive Allowance for Doing Chores?

Many parents often debate whether allowance should be earned by doing chores, or should just be give

An Exhibit All About Harry Potter Is Coming to New York

Harry Potter: A History of Magic is opening at the New-York Historical Society in October 2018.

Six Flags Great Adventure to Debut Gravity-Defying Ride in 2018

Six Flags Great Adventure is adding a new DC Comics thrill ride called CYBORG Cyber Spin in late spr

A Funhouse-Like Exhibit Is Opening at the American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is opening an exhibit all about the senses called Our Senses:

Solar Eclipse Viewings and Activities in the New York Area

For the first time in 99 years, the solar eclipse will be visible to the entire continental United S

Giant Water Slide Takes Over Manhattan Streets on Saturdays in August

The 10th annual Citi Summer Streets runs from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturdays from

Nursing Mothers Can Comfortably Breast-Feed in Lactation Pods in New York City

Women can now breast-feed at one of five lactation pods set up by the Department of Health around Ne

Target to Remove Artificial Ingredients From Kids’ Foods

Target pledges to remove artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, and colors by the end of 201

Original Illustrations from ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!’ Are Now on Display at the New-York Historical Society

Twenty-nine original illustrations and book page proofs from 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!' are now on d

Hershey’s Chocolate World to Move to a Bigger Location in Times Square

Hershey’s Chocolate World is moving to a new store that will be three times bigger with new attracti

How to Turn Your Child’s Extracurricular Activity Into Extra Cash for College

Whether your kid is committed to sports, the arts, or even community service, here’s how to turn tha

Governors Island Extends Closing Date This Year

Governors Island is usually open only for the summer and will now be open for six months this year.

Kids in Larchmont Are Rewarded for Wearing Bike Helmets This Summer

Skull Patrol is an initiative created by the Larchmont Recreation Department and Larchmont Chamber o

Lead Found in Baby Food, Study Says

A study from the Environmental Defense Fund found levels of lead in baby food across the country, ho

Wildlife Conservation Society Launches 30-Day Plastics Challenge

In honor of World Oceans Day on June 8, the Wildlife Conservation Society launched a 30-Day Plastics

Eloise at the Museum to Debut at the New-York Historical Society

The New-York Historical Society is opening an Eloise at the Museum exhibit from June 30 through Oct.

The Jim Henson Exhibition Is Opening in July at the Museum of the Moving Image

The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens received an overwhelming amount of support in rais

The Benefits of Ethics for Kids

Ethics for Children is a program taught at the New York City Society for Ethical Culture that emphas

Escape Room Games in the New York Area

A roundup of escape room games in the New York area, including New York City, Westchester County, Ro

Breaking Out of the Escape Room

A guide to visiting Locked – Escape Rooms NYC, an escape room game in Astoria, Queens.

New York Aquarium Announces Winners for Its Boardwalk Mural Contest

New York Aquarium held a boardwalk mural contest and have announced the three winning designs to be

Help Crayola Name Its Newest Crayon and Win a Trip to Orlando

Crayola needs your help in naming its newest blue crayon. In return it's giving away one of six gran

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Is Coming to Broadway in 2018

Potterheads, rejoice: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is coming to Broadway in April 2018!

Vote For the New York Aquarium’s Next Mural

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium needs your help in deciding what its next mura

South Street Seaport Museum Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

The South Street Seaport Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, April 29 with a fre

The CHIHULY Exhibit Is Opening at The New York Botanical Garden

The newest exhibit at The New York Botanical Garden, CHIHULY, is opening on April 22 and will featur

The Realities of Growing Up with a Mixed-Race Background

There are more mixed-race families than ever, but parents still face challenges raising kids in two

Chuck E. Cheese’s Adds Program for Children with Special Needs

Chuck E. Cheese’s is introducing a Sensory Sensitive Sundays program this April for children with sp

Staten Island FunPark to Open in April

Staten Island FunPark, formerly known as Staten Island Go Karts, will open on April 1, the new name

'Sesame Street' Introduces Julia, a Muppet with Autism

‘Sesame Street’ is introducing a new character named Julia: a muppet with autism.

A Look Into New York City’s First-Ever Chocolate Museum

Jacques Torres has opened the first-ever chocolate museum at his shop in Soho, with chocolate tastin

NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray is Hosting Free Baby Showers

NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray aims to reach high-need populations with free baby showers for new an

Brooklyn Student Wins the New York State Doodle 4 Google Competition

Gwendolyn McNamara, a sixth-grader at Community Roots Middle School in Downtown Brooklyn, won the Ne

Jacques Torres Is Opening a Chocolate Museum

All of your chocolate dreams will come true at this new museum opening in Jacques Torres’ Soho-Hudso

Lego to Create a Women of NASA Set

Just in time for Women’s History Month and the Oscar-nominated movie ‘Hidden Figures,’ Lego announce

Preparing Kids for Careers of the Future

How children as young as 3 can learn skills now that will help them once they enter the workforce.

Yonkers Public School Teachers Required to Answer Emails From Parents

Yonkers Public Schools teachers must answer emails from parents and students in a new deal met by th

Listen to Lullaby Renditions of Beyoncé Songs

Okay, babies, now let’s get in formation.

Bake Loaves of Challah for Those in Need on Super Bowl Sunday

Kids can bake loaves of challah bread for homeless families at the second annual Mega Challah Bake f

Long Island Students Win Engineering Competition Regional Finals

Three students from Trinity Regional School on East Northport, Long Island won first place at the re

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to End This Year

After 146 years, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is ending all circus shows due to high costs and

Kids Receive Free Dental Care at Annual Give Kids a Smile Day

Give Kids a Smile Day is an annual event that provides dental care to underserved children across th

Are Kids Getting Enough Time for Recess?

SHAPE America created guidelines for schools to follow to support recess for all K-12 students.

Infants Should Eat Peanuts to Prevent Allergies, New Guidelines Say

New guidelines say infants ages 4-6 months should eat peanut-containing foods to prevent allergies.

Gov. Cuomo Proposes Initiative to Make College Tuition-Free for New Yorkers

The plan is called Excelsior Scholarship and would be geared toward families with an income of $125,

How Local Catholic Schools Integrate Students of All Religions

A look into how these local Catholic schools have integrated and accommodated students of all types

Snap a Photo with This Hippo Ballerina for a Chance to Win Free Tickets to Lincoln Center

See this Hippo Ballerina bronze sculpture at Dante Park in front of Lincoln Center from Feb. 7 throu

Bronx Zoo to Add Zip Line and Nature Trek Adventure Course

The Bronx Zoo will be adding a zip line, kid-friendly adventure course, and more to its family-frien

New York City Boy Wins Grand Prize in Ben's Beginners Cooking Contest by Uncle Ben's

Jesse Gunn and his father Tommy were named one of five grand prize winners in the Ben’s Beginners™ C

Parents of New York City Kindergarten Students Will Receive Money to Save for College

The New York City Child Savings Account will launch in fall 2017 for low-income families with kinder

Learn All About Cuba at the American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History introduced a new bilingual exhibit called ¡Cuba! that explore

What Parents Need to Know When a Child with Special Needs Turns 21

What to consider when your child with special needs turns 21—and is no longer a child.

Teen Launches App for Kids to Find a Place to Sit in the Cafeteria

Natalie Hampton, 16, is the creator of Sit With Us: an app that allows students to find a group to s

Kids Can Enjoy a Free Meal at Per Se This September

Per Se, the acclaimed French restaurant in Columbus Circle, will be offering a seven-course menu to

A Taste of the Museum of Ice Cream

This pop-up museum in the Meatpacking District is the ideal place to cool off from the New York City

Pre-K Classes to Be Held in a Trailer Classroom in Hunters Point

Though hundreds of pre-K seats have been added throughout Queens, there is still a waitlist for kids

Behind the Thrills: How Lifeguards Keep Kids Safe at Water Parks

An in-depth look at how the dedicated and well-trained crew of lifeguards keep everyone safe at wate

The Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument

Music instructors weigh in on what parents need to know before signing their kids up for music lesso

LEGO Store Flatiron Introduces Birthday Party Program

Kids can now host LEGO-themed birthday parties at the LEGO Store in the Flatiron District.

Embark on an Interactive Theater Show for Kids Through Central Park

Accomplice the Show is introducing a kids-only adventure theater show in Central Park called "The Qu

Celebrate Star Wars Day at Discovery Times Square

In honor of Star Wars Day on May 4, Discovery Times Square is hosting a special celebration with the

Take a Car-Free Family Day Trip to Hyde Park

Visit Historic Hyde Park via Metro North and the free Roosevelt Ride shuttle bus from May 1 through

Architecture Firm Creates Prototype for a Vertical Park in Times Square

Shanghai-based architecture firm 100architects has created an idea for a six-floor park in Times Squ

Music May Help Babies Develop Better Speech Skills

In a study published by the journal PNAS, researchers found that 9-month-old babies that listened to

Student Artwork Exhibit Is Now on Display at the Guggenheim Museum

A Year with Children is an annual exhibit, now in its 45th year, that showcases the artwork of New Y

Chocolate Shop in Forest Hills Adds 'Star Wars' and Lego Shapes to its Menu

Aigner Chocolates in Forest Hills has been bought out by new owners and now has longer hours, new sh

Are Party Favors Necessary?

You’ve planned and paid for a birthday party that reflects your child’s passions and interests, chos

Raising a Gracious Host

At their own birthday parties, kids may find it difficult to focus on whether their friends are havi

Gerber Issues Recall of Organic Food Pouches

Gerber issued a voluntary recall for certain organic pouches due to product spoilage during transpor

See ‘Dinosaurs Among Us’ at the American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is opening a new exhibit called “Dinosaurs Among Us” on March

The New-York Historical Society Opens an Exhibit Dedicated to Children’s Author Mo Willems

Beloved children’s author and illustrator Mo Willems now has an exhibit all about his work at the Ne

South Street Seaport Museum Is Reopening For the First Time Since Hurricane Sandy

After being closed for over three years, the South Street Seaport Museum is finally reopening its do

Take a Free Music Lesson During Teach Music America Week

Keep Music Alive, an organization that advocates music education, is celebrating Teach Music America

LEGO Is Creating Stay-at-Home Dad and Working Mom Figures

The new set of LEGO minifigures were unveiled at the 67th International Toy Fair in Nurenberg, Germa

Meet Dogs From the Westminster Dog Show at Discovery Times Square

It turns out that man’s best friends have been dogs ever since the Viking era!

Learn About How Vikings Actually Lived at Discovery Times Square’s New Exhibit

Learn how the Vikings actually lived their lives and walk out of this exhibit at Discovery Times Squ

7 Chocolate-Making Classes in Manhattan and Brooklyn

Make your own chocolate! These classes are great for kids and adult chocolate lovers.

The First-Ever Play Fair Debuts in NYC

Play Fair, hosted by the Toy Industry Association and LeftField Media, will be held at the Javits Ce

Barbie Gets a Makeover: Mattel Adds Three New Body Types

Barbie is receiving a makeover for the first time in 57 years. Toymaker Mattel will make the iconic

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Family Outing

Wildlife abounds at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in Cornwall, NY. The nature center was founded in

Camp Dilemma: The Reluctant Child

Your child exclaims she doesn't want to go back to camp, now what? We spoke to experts about how you

The American Museum of Natural History Debuts a New Dinosaur, the Titanosaur

The Titanosaur is now on display at the American Museum of Natural History. The dinosaur was discove

Dinosaur Ice Sculptures Roar Into Bryant Park

Arts Brookfield hosted its Grace-ful Ice: Dinosaurs carving demonstration in front of Grace Plaza, w

IDNYC Card Holders Receive Added Benefits

IDNYC released their list of updated benefits and discounts for all municipal ID holders.

Mother Receives a Flood of Support Following Her Request of Primrose Markers Donations for Her Son with Autism

Stacey Haley lives in Bowmanville, Ontario in Canada and wrote a Facebook post asking for Primrose m

United Airlines Sends Sick Kids on a "Fantasy Flight' to the North Pole

United Airlines organized a special flight for sick children to fly to the North Pole at Newark Libe

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